The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback introduced in 1974 as the front wheel drive successor to the Beetle. It has been produced across eight generations, become one of Europe's best selling cars, and spawned the high performance Golf GTI variant credited with popularizing the hot hatch category.
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SignificanceVolkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Connections
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The Golf replaced the Beetle as Volkswagen own compact mainstay from 1974.
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1. Wikipedia: Volkswagen Golf
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The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.
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In May 1974, Volkswagen presented the first-generation Golf as a modern front-wheel-drive, long-range replacement for the Volkswagen Beetle.
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